Meet Our Team

Founder and President of English Meadows. Steve Orndorff has been in the Assisted Living industry for close to 15 years. Prior to forming English Meadows, Steve started and ran a family business from 1993-2008. The business was a furniture manufacturing company, focused on building church furniture, restaurant seating, and courtroom furniture. Steve graduated from West Virginia University, where he met his wife of 30 years, Carrie. They have 3 children and recently became grandparents. His hobbies include WVU sports, Kayaking, and escaping to Key West whenever the opportunity arises.

Mike Williams is the CEO/Co-Founder of English Meadows, a regional owner/operator/manager of senior living properties. He is also the CEO of Twenty/20 Management and Arbor Bay Investments. Mike is a 3rd generation caregiver in senior living. His grandmother and father opened a senior living community in 1973 and his father owned communities in Virginia for 37 years. Literally growing up in a community, Mike quickly understood the bonds between Residents and Caregivers. He has long championed the unique culture of English Meadows and strives to create a wonderful home for Residents and a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for Caregivers. “I feel honored to be able to share in the lives of our Residents and Caregivers. I never take that for granted. Our goal is to be able to share our culture with as many people as possible.”

I was born and raised in Northwestern North Carolina before attending Virginia Tech on a basketball scholarship, which fulfilled a lifelong dream to play at the collegiate level. I graduated in 1990 with my Bachelor’s in Marketing Management and later received my Masters in Sports Management in 1993. I have resided in Virginia and held various positions in college athletics at Virginia Tech, Longwood University, Virginia Military Institute and Radford University for over thirty years before joining English Meadows in November 2020. I am thankful to Mike and Steve for the opportunity they provided and love being part of another “team,” whose mission is to serve and care for others. Fun Fact: I won a new car during a halftime contest at a Charlotte Hornets basketball game!

I am originally from South Africa. I moved to the USA in 2001 and spent the last 20 years in various Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management roles in Linde Gas in both the USA and South Africa. My family and I lived in NJ from 2001 but moved to Blacksburg in 2021! I was offered a role in English Meadows to drive efficiency improvement projects and to review, analyze and commercialize new business opportunities. I am amazed to see how much Mike and Steve care about our Residents and how they make the concept of a “work family” a real thing. Fun fact: I completed more than 15 standard (26miles), 2 ultra-marathons (>60miles).

I was born in Wisconsin, raised in Georgia, and moved to Christiansburg 14 years ago while working as an outside sales rep for an industrial chemical company. I ran across English Meadows within the first week of Mike and Steve purchasing the business and asked if they were hiring. I became the first English Meadows employee and have worked for them for over 13 years! The most rewarding part is when I work at the campuses and get to interact with the residents. They have incredible stories that prove hard work was not rewarded back in their era, it was a standard. Our family culture at EM proves why we are the best in the industry and that starts from the top, Mike and Steve. Fun Fact: I’m a huge football fan and love the Green Bay Packers. I own stock in the team, as they are the only NFL team that is owned by its fans!

I have been with the company since Feb 2015, I was the DON at the Abingdon VA campus until November of 2021, I then stepped into my DORC position full time. I am from the Southwest VA area and have been in healthcare since 1982, starting as a CNA and becoming a nurse in 1985. My work history is varied, but I realized once entering the assisted living setting, I had finally found my niche. I quickly also realized once starting with EM, it would be a second family!

I was born in South Africa, but I have been in the States for most of my life. I lived in New Jersey originally and got my bachelor’s in psychology from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) I’ve always wanted to pursue a career where I could work with people and make a visible difference in their lives. I did not originally think that dream would mean entering the Senior Living industry, but it is exactly where I need to be! Even more than that, I realized that I needed to be a part of English Meadows. What surprised me the most about EM is that it truly is a family. Mike and Steve have created a culture that is built around caring for our Caregivers and Residents. This means we try to provide as much support as we can in various aspects of their lives. I can honestly say that I feel fulfilled and enjoy coming to work. Fun Fact: I am a twin!

I’ve been a Chef for 28 years. I switched over to the Senior Living industry when my Grandmother passed at the age of 96, and am so glad I did! I have 2 sons and a daughter. One son and my daughter have worked at our Blacksburg Campus for over 3 years! Fun fact: I'm an artist on the side and love doing portraits.

I was born and raised in Southwest Virginia and am currently residing in Abingdon, VA.  I have 3 children, and our Memory Care program Lavender Hills is my passion.  Every day is unique in the Senior Living Industry and provides me with an opportunity to serve those that have served us. The most rewarding part of working at English meadows has been truly working with a Family of individuals, not just a “job”. Seeing our Team of caregivers go above and beyond each day to bring happiness to our Residents is incredible.

I was born and raised in Richmond, VA. I love to read, run, Chick-fil-a, and Virginia Tech Football! I ended up in Senior Living by seizing a unique opportunity to help develop a strong culture, which I have loved doing. The most rewarding aspect has been getting to know the incredible caregivers that provide care for our residents. Fun fact: I am a Jeni’s ice cream fanatic!

As a mechanical engineer earlier in my career, I started, managed and grew Thermal Control Products Inc. an engineering design, manufacturing, and consulting business before selling and moving to Virginia in 2007. I joined English Meadows / Twenty20 Management to strengthen and focus the property side of the business, evaluate acquisition targets, coordinate debt and equity partners, provide financial analysis, budgeting and cost control. I graduated with a BSME from Colorado State University in 1988 and studied MBA at California Lutheran University. Fun fact: I live in Blacksburg, VA with my wife Susie, son Jack and have two grown daughters nearby!

I grew up outside of Washington DC and came to the New River Valley to attend Radford University. I graduated with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Economics in 2006. I worked at a bank, starting as a teller and working my way to a branch manager for several years, before joining the English Meadows team. During my time as branch manager, I handled the English Meadows banking relationship where I became acquainted with the company culture and vision, as well as met Mike and Steve! After my mother was diagnosed and has since lost her battle with Alzheimers, I grew a passion for helping provide the best care for Seniors, and I’m proud to be able to communicate with families on a special level of understanding. Fun fact: I am also the Cheer and Dance Team Coordinator at Radford University!

I am a Project Manager and assist the VP with Contracts, Financials, Insurance, as well as assist with AP, AR and HR. I was born in Tennessee, but grew up in Blacksburg VA. My Grandmother raised me and my little brother. I have 3 fur babies; a Standard Poodle and 2 cats. I love scary movies, helping people, fishing, the Tennessee VOLS, and road trips. I began in Senior Living as a CNA when I was 16 years old at English Meadows. I wanted to get into LTC after my Grandmother suffered from a stroke, and I assisted her with most ADL’s. She always said how lucky and blessed she was to have someone always close by to help her out, so I wanted to be the “Granddaughter” for the Residents who didn’t have that type of physical/emotional support. Fun fact: I have a Blackbelt in Taekwondo!

I have over 15 years of experience working with seniors. As VP of Business Development, my desire is to open communication with residents, families, vendors, and the English Meadows Team in order to achieve intentional goals set with our resident’s future in mind! I help assimilate new properties into the English Meadows portfolio and welcome incoming team members and residents to make them feel fulfilled and successful. I assist English Meadows in project management, vendor relations, investment, and operations. In my free time, I like to spend time with my husband and three children hiking, swimming, and playing golf!

I grew up in Virginia Beach and moved to Bristol, TN in 2008 to play Collegiate Softball. I obtained my Undergraduate Degree in Social Work from Virginia Intermont College and my Graduate Degree in Business and Health Administration from King University. I have a background in geriatrics, specifically working in Long Term Care and Hospice. I started with English Meadows in May of 2019 as a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing prior to transitioning into my role as VP of Corporate Sales and Marketing. I have a true passion for the elderly population and believe they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and dignity. The best part of my job is interacting with our residents and hearing their stories from the past. Each resident is unique and has their own insight to the world. Fun fact about me: I love CrossFit and regularly handstand walk for our residents during our talent shows!

I was born and raised in Warrenton, VA. I came down to Blacksburg, VA to attend Virginia Tech, met my husband, and decided to create roots down in the area. I started in the Senior Living Industry in 2013. Working for English Meadows and seeing all the amazing things Mike and Steve have done in this industry is truly an inspiration. The culture and family atmosphere that English Meadows provides for our Team Members and Residents is the most rewarding part of coming to work everyday!

I’m from Colorado Springs and found English Meadows when I moved to Blacksburg, VA. The best part about working for English Meadows is all the amazing people I’ve been able to meet, work with, and that have helped me grow into a professional career! Fun fact: In my free time, you can find me roller skating or looking for the next great brewery!